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Bootprint vs NASA ADS

If you need a Science & Math API that's easy to integrate, go with Bootprint.

Bootprint

Random facts and images of space

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NASA ADS

NASA Astrophysics Data System

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Bootprint

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

NASA ADS

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup
FeatureBootprintNASA ADS
AuthenticationNoneOAuth
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Bootprint is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.

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